Top Tutors serving Upper

Nicolas: Upper tutor
Certified Tutor in Upper, NJ
...students conquer those initial hurdles and gain a feeling of mastery and confidence. I am patient, and I encourage my students to be patient as well. I also help students faceand in so doing, conquertheir fear of failure. We practice not fearing mistakes, but seeing them as opportunities to learn, hone skills, and grow more...
Education & Certification
Duke University - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
ACT Composite: 35
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 730

John: Upper tutor
Certified Tutor in Upper, NJ
...my favorite to tutor. When I'm not tutoring or studying, I'm pretty reliably involved in some way in one of three activities. I devote a significant amount of my time to solving crossword puzzles, and am a regular competitor in the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament. I am also a baseball fan, and spend a lot...
Education & Certification
Swarthmore - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
CUNY Graduate School and University Center - PHD, Mathematics

Margarita: Upper tutor
Certified Tutor in Upper, NJ
...I hope to share some of my love for math with my students. I also enjoy tutoring test prep, especially since I know how stressful the process of applying to colleges (and later graduate schools) is! With every student, I aim to find an individualized approach that makes our time together productive, helpful, and enjoyable....
Education & Certification
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 35

Daniel: Upper tutor
Certified Tutor in Upper, NJ
...Calculus BC exam and the AP statistics exam. I've gotten 5's on all AP physics exams (Physics C Mechanics and Electricity & Magnetism, Physics B). I am taking courses in physics at Cornell University. Extra qualifications: Algebra 1 I got a 97 on my Algebra 2 and Trigonometry NYS Regents. I also received 800s on...
Education & Certification
Cornell - Current Undergrad Student, Engineering Physics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 730

Katie: Upper tutor
Certified Tutor in Upper, NJ
...Biomedical Engineering from Cornell University. With several years of tutoring experience under my belt, and a long journey of figuring out my own techniques for studying and retaining vital classroom knowledge, I have a tool belt ready of methods to succeed in the classroom. Additionally, I have worked with students on all sides of the...
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Bachelor of Science, Biological Engineering
SAT Verbal: 750
SAT Writing: 730

Amin: Upper tutor
Certified Tutor in Upper, NJ
I am a 4th year medical student who has been tutoring since college. I love working with people and teaching students. I have a strong background in the sciences and look forward to helping make science easy for everyone. I look forward to working with you. ... I love working together and trying to keep the student involved in the learning process.
Education & Certification
University of Alabama at Birmingham - Bachelors, Biology, General
Morehouse School of Medicine - Current Grad Student, Medicine
ACT Composite: 32
ACT Math: 33
ACT Reading: 31

Sabina: Upper tutor
Certified Tutor in Upper, NJ
...helping students gain both the academic knowledge to succeed and the confidence to know that even if they haven't seen a problem or task before, they will be able to figure it out. Having worked with students from a variety of backgrounds, I have learned how to adapt and adjust in order to meet my...
Education & Certification
Yale University - Bachelors, English
Teachers College Columbia - Masters, Counseling Psychology
GRE Verbal: 169

Chloe: Upper tutor
Certified Tutor in Upper, NJ
My name is Chloe and I am an incoming senior at Case Western Reserve University. I am a BS candidate for Statistics and a BA candidate for Medical Anthropology. Furthermore, I am also a Masters of Public Health student at the graduate school.
Education & Certification
Case Western Reserve University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics and Statistics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 750

Ayomide: Upper tutor
Certified Tutor in Upper, NJ
...art form that is writing. I like to come up with ways to make learning fun for students. I understand that some subjects are frustrating for students and tutoring can sound like more school and does not always sound like fun. I believe that if a student is relaxed and excited for a tutoring session,...
Education & Certification
Brown University - Current Undergrad, Anthropology
SAT Verbal: 700
SAT Writing: 710

Lindsey: Upper tutor
Certified Tutor in Upper, NJ
...to school and got my Master of Arts in Teaching. Since 2009, I have taught 8th, 9th, 10th, and 12th grades. I have also taught three different courses as an adjunct instructor. My educational philosophy is based on considering the whole student: what he or she likes, his or her strengths and weaknesses, his or...
Education & Certification
Pace University-New York - Bachelor in Arts, English
Bard College - Master of Arts, English Secondary Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1440
SAT Verbal: 800

Lily : Upper tutor
Certified Tutor in Upper, NJ
...I especially love to read, write and paint. I have experience working with kids from two summers living in a cabin with thirty fourteen year olds at a sleep away camp in Maine. I believe learning can and should be fun, and it is my goal to adjust my teaching style to the needs of...
Education & Certification
Dartmouth College - Bachelor in Arts, History
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 800

Melanie: Upper tutor
Certified Tutor in Upper, NJ
...the opportunity to work with clients as they apply to college and graduate school, by helping with both test prep and admissions essays. I approach my tutoring with an open mind and work with clients to develop a preparation strategy that works for them and support them as they execute it, making changes as necessary....
Education & Certification
Stanford University - Bachelor in Arts, Public Policy
Columbia Law School - Juris Doctor, N/A
LSAT: 174

Robert: Upper tutor
Certified Tutor in Upper, NJ
...face is a lack of self-esteem, and approach my clients with the hope of teaching them self-assurance first, and the subject matter second. I lead my students to an understanding of their classwork by showing them that they have all of the tools for learning right in front of them, and that if they are...
Education & Certification
University of Massachusetts Amherst - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics, Pure and Applied
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36

Elsia: Upper tutor
Certified Tutor in Upper, NJ
...myself as just a “Math and Science” or just an “English and History” person, which is why I tutored so many different subjects, but if I had to pick a favorite I would say that tutoring math is my favorite. There’s something great about knowing that an answer is 100% , beyond a shadow of...
Education & Certification
Brown University - Bachelor in Arts, Cognitive Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 760
SAT Verbal: 740

Bing: Upper tutor
Certified Tutor in Upper, NJ
...individualized setting establishing goals with students and then engaging students intellectual curiosity on subject matter to reach these goals. I believe in breaking down the subject into concepts and creating a base of understanding to build upon in grasping the concepts. I have extensive experience with test-prep and how to break-down a standardized test into...
Education & Certification
SUNY at Binghamton - Bachelors, Accounting
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 780

Johann: Upper tutor
Certified Tutor in Upper, NJ
...4 years, he has tutored hundreds of students one-on-one for the SSAT, ISEE, and SAT II Math Subject Tests (I and II). He also advises students applying to performing arts conservatories and coaches students on their college application essays. Johann is a proud graduate of Northwestern University, Choate Rosemary Hall, and the School at Steppenwolf.
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Theatre/Music Theatre
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 35
ACT Reading: 33

Daniel: Upper tutor
Certified Tutor in Upper, NJ
...that helped me when I was in introductory courses. I credit attending weekly tutoring hours throughout college as playing a pivotal role in my success in these courses and the MCAT exam. I enjoy sharing and explaining concepts I understand and helping others appreciate them. Ultimately, through these experiences, I discovered that I deeply enjoy...
Education & Certification
CUNY Hunter College - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General

Noa: Upper tutor
Certified Tutor in Upper, NJ
...Danesh, a sophomore at Hunter College majoring in English Literature and Philosophy. I'm incredibly passionate about all aspects of English, from analyzing poems to literary theory to grammar and syntax. I'm excited for the opportunity to tutor you in a conversation - you already know more about the text than you think you do, it's...
Education & Certification
CUNY Hunter College - Current Undergrad, Double Major English and Philosophy
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 34
ACT Science: 34

Kelly: Upper tutor
Certified Tutor in Upper, NJ
...math because I can help students connect conceptual ideas with how to apply them and solve problems. I am a firm believer in "practice makes perfect". Practice and large amounts of exposure is the only way to succeed in a subject, so I will go over a topic multiple times if necessary. I will not...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor of Economics, Economics
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 32

Rachel: Upper tutor
Certified Tutor in Upper, NJ
...how important it was for me to meet the right mentors along the way to college at Yale and to medical school at Stanford, and I would love to help mentor you along your journey, too! My hobbies include: running, take spinning and cardio kickboxing classes, listening to RadioLab and This American Life, and cooking.
Education & Certification
Yale College - Bachelors, Biology, General
Stanford University School of Medicine - Masters, Medicine, M.D.
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 750
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